I’m all for active pregnancies, but I have to admit that the world’s
first maternity climbing harness for expecting mamas stopped me in my
tracks: good idea or bad? Mountain Mama founder Teresa Delfin, who
climbed through her first pregnancy, assuaged my skepticism by telling
me it’s strictly for top roping, where risk and consequence of falling
is much lower than when you’re lead climbing. Co-designed by the gear
gurus at Mad Rock, with a full-body harness that won’t dig into the
belly and padded leg loops, this is the one—and, not surprisingly,
only—harness made specifically for your baby bump. Like all Mountain
Mama products, it’s made in the U.S.; still in prototype mode, but
should be available in spring 2013. Start 'em young!